(Natural News) An international study between the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the Swedish Herbal Institute has found that Arctic root (Rhodiola rosea) could be used as a potential treatment for improving stress and depression. The findings, which appeared in the journal Phytomedicine, looked at previously published studies on the efficacy and safety of Arctic root […]

(Natural News) A team of scientists from Jinan University in China has found that Kangbingdu (KDB), a herbal medicine widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, can improve symptoms of influenza. Their findings, which appeared in the journal Phytomedicine, support the popular use of the formula in treating flu symptoms. While KDB is a popular flu treatment in […]

(Natural News) A systematic review supports the claim that supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids may treat male infertility. The review, which was published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, found that omega-3 fatty acids can significantly improve sperm motility and concentration of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in seminal plasma in infertile men. Researchers in Australia and […]

(Natural News) Tietie (Paullinia pinnata), a climbing shrub native to South America and Africa, is rich in antioxidants and can be used to prevent diabetes, according to researchers from Nigeria. This isn’t anything new for local healers, as the plant has been used in folk medicine to treat diabetes-related symptoms. In their study, researchers from the Michael Okpara […]

(Natural News) Essential oils derived from plants are widely used for an extensive range of applications, from cooking to the treatment of diseases. One of the most common essential oils come from thyme (Thymus vulgaris), an herb that grows in various parts of the world. Recently, researchers from the Prince Sultan Military Medical City in Saudi Arabia found that thyme […]

(Natural News) Persimmon trees, which are common in South Korea during spring, are more commonly known for their fruit. However, the leaves of this tree also have some uses. Persimmon tree leaves have been studied by South Korean researchers and found that these leaves can help improve blood circulation. In the study, which was published […]

(Natural News) Calophyllum brasiliense, which is commonly called Santa Maria, is a plant native to Latin America. This subtropical plant is widely used by practitioners of traditional medicine as a remedy for bronchitis, liver disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, pain, inflammation, high blood pressure, rheumatism, and diabetes. However, most of these folkloric uses of Santa Maria have not been extensively studied. Researchers from […]

(Natural News) The number of people with diabetes continues to increase. To fight this epidemic, researchers continue to search for safe and effective natural treatments. One of the natural medicines discovered by scientists is aloe vera. A meta-analysis published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine supports the oral consumption of aloe vera for […]

(Natural News) Whether you’re a green tea enthusiast or you drink tea occasionally to cut back on your caffeine intake, you’ve probably heard that this kind of tea is one of the most beneficial drinks out there. While not all of the claims listed below are accurate, health experts confirm that green tea is a […]

(Natural News) The ginkgo biloba tree might not give off the most pleasant smell, but hiding beneath its rancid odor is the power to heal more than 100 different diseases. Referred to as a “living fossil” because it lacks close living relatives, the species can trace its roots back to the age of dinosaurs more […]